Santo Tirso Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Santo Tirso, Norte Region, Portugal. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Seasonal sunshine in Santo Tirso varies. It peaks at 307 hours in July and drops to 122 hours in January. The total annual amount of sun is 2465 hours.
Daily hours of sunshine
In Santo Tirso, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.2 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. January sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours per day.
Average percent of sunshine
On average the sun shines 73% of the time during the day in August, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 46%.
Santo Tirso vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Santo Tirso enjoys an average of 2465 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.
In contrast, Juneau, Alaska, receives only about 1523 hours of sunshine per year and is known for its very short days in winter and frequently overcast conditions.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.
Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.
Related Climate Data for Santo Tirso
October, Santo Tirso’s wettest month, receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 27°C (81°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Santo Tirso Precipitation page.
